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In this week's edition of the Emerging Powers News Round-Up, read a comprehensive list of news stories and opinion pieces related to China, India and other emerging powers...

1. China in Africa

Chinese President to Inaugurate New African Union Headquarters
Chinese President Hu Jintao is expected to visit Addis Ababa this month to inaugurate a new African Union headquarters financed by China and built largely with Chinese labor. The project was launched when Moammar Gadhafi was maneuvering to move Africa's diplomatic capital to Libya.
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Is Free Zones Board sleeping allowing a Chinese company to scam Ghana?
When questions were first asked about the relationship between the Ghana Free Zones Board and China Hasan International Holding, in relation to the Sekondi Industrial Estate, the focus was on whether the Chinese company, which had been awarded a license to develop the free zone enclave in Sekondi, had the requisite financial capacity to do so (see: IMANI here). A detailed analysis of its recent activities suggested that China Hasan did not have the capacity to raise the finance for the estimated $4 billion project.
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China calls for dialogue between north & south Sudan on oil dispute
The Chinese government on Monday called on the neighbouring states of Sudan and South Sudan to act in “calmness and restraint” as they go through a dispute over the issue of oil that so far shows little sign of resolution. Last week South Sudan accused its northern neighbour of “stealing” its oil by forcing a foreign oil company to load 650,000 barrels of crude onto one of its vessel.
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'Strong China - Uganda ties boosting business'
With over 50% of the entire Ugandan population below 30 years, very few were born by the time China and Uganda established diplomatic missions . Now, 50 years down the road, Uganda has received a fully renovated sh19.5b hospital and sh61b presidential offices as China moves to strengthen political and economic ties between the two countries.
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Euro crisis ‘has little effect’ on Chinese interest in SA
Worsening of the global economic climate, caused in part by European debt crisis, could affect M&A but is not likely to stop Chinese activity. Companies in sectors such as construction and resources are being targeted by Chinese investors wanting to use SA as a base to leapfrog into Africa, Standard Bank said yesterday.
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2. India in Africa

India to help Africans start small businesses
India will set up 10 incubation centres for Rs 50 crore this year with an aim to provide a platform for people in Africa to start small units. National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) will execute the project in 10 African countries, including Zimbabwe.
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India counters China in Africa
China may be gradually spreading its tentacles in Africa, but India too is spreading its wings quietly and stealthily to counter its neighbour’s increasing presence there. So as China aggressively targets Africa’s natural resources, India too has been busy expanding its footprints on this vast continent through various development and infrastructure projects.
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3. In Other Emerging Powers News

Russia considers withdrawal from South Sudan force: UN
Russia is considering withdrawing its military helicopters servicing the U.N. peacekeeping force in South Sudan after voicing alarm at attacks on Russian personnel there, a senior U.N. official said.
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SA minister a strong candidate, says Russia
Russia says Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is a "strong candidate for the highly contested post of African Union Commission chief, although it did not explicitly endorse her candidacy.
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Russia's deputy foreign minister on Mideast and Northern Africa
The situation in the Middle East and in Northern Africa remain among major challenges for the UN in 2012, Russia’s deputy foreign minister Gennady Gatilov, who is responsible for the country’s ties with the organization, told Interfax.
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4. Blogs, Opinions, Presentations and Publications

China’s Economic Engagement In Africa: Changing Approach In Mozambique – Analysis
China’s economic engagement with Africa has undergone a significant change in recent years, following criticism of its policies and protests against its projects in some countries. For instance, in Mozambique, both domestic and international criticism contributed in positive ways to change both the local government’s attitude and Beijing’s approach towards their relationship.
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